Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Department of Defense · HDTRA1-25-S-0001
In plain English
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Department of Defense) is accepting applications for this cooperative agreement and grant until Sep 30, 2034 (2880 days left).
The agency expects to make 10 awards and estimated total program funding is $500,000,000.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant), subject to any clarification in the listing.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Sep 30, 2034 · 2880 days left |
| Posted date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Opportunity number | HDTRA1-25-S-0001 |
| Agency | Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Department of Defense) |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative agreement, Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | $500,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 12.351 – Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Archive date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above, subject to clarification in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil
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